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Computing

Computing is intellectually challenging but very practical and rewarding. Students will develop skills in logical and computational thinking, problem solving and coding as well as developing their understanding of current and emerging technologies.

Students will no doubt be familiar with the use of computers and other related technology from their other subjects and elsewhere. However, during computing lessons, they will gain an insight into what goes on behind the scenes, including computer programming, which many students find absorbing.

Who teaches my child?

Mrs Crossley (Head of Department)

Mr Houghton

Miss Wooding

Key Stage 3

What will my child be taught?
The aim the Key Stage 3 curriculum is to develop confident digital citizens who understand the power of their digital world. The curriculum uses accessible, challenging and engaging projects. All students will have the opportunity to write their own programs, produce their own games or create professional quality digital products. Students should feel safe when using technology and the web. They will learn what their rights and responsibilities are, as well as how legislation such as The Protection from Harassment Act and The Computer Misuse Act can affects them.

Digital Citizenship students will:

Learn how to be responsible when using social networks, technology and other online tools

Understand the possible dangers they can face online

Learn how to deal with situation they may encounter online

Understand the impact ICT has on the world around them

Learn how to use privacy settings on social networks

Computing students will:

Be able to create interactive games by using a visual programming language

Programming Project: A controlled assessment in the form of an investigative computing task which assesses students’ knowledge of the following: research, technical understanding, analysis of problems. The assessment is set by the exam board, who will set a choice of challenges for students to solve

How can I support my child at home?
Ensure homework is completed and by using the online GCSE MOOC for extra revision. Encourage them to use revision websites such as the OCR Computer Science pages, the EXA Foundation resources or Teach ICT.

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What will my child be taught?

Students study for Cambridge Technicals in Digital Media

Unit 1 – Media Products and Audiences:The aim of this unit is for students to develop their understanding of how different media institutions operate in order to create products that will appeal to specific target audiences.You will learn about the different ownership models within media industries, and how to analyse different media products within the sector in order to understand the fundamentals of how meaning is created for audiences.

Unit 2 – Pre-Production and Planning: You will understand the pre-production process the creative media industry follows when creating a product. You will learn how to carry out research in the planning stage of a media production and about the various acts of legislation that need to be considered.

Unit 3 – Create a Media Product:You will develop knowledge and understanding of the production processes of producing a media product from one of the following: • Print-based product • Audio-visual product • Audio product.

You will plan, produce and edit original content for your intended product. By completing this unit you will have the skills to: • Create a proposal to meet a client brief • Produce planning materials • Create and manage original content for the product • Apply editing techniques.

How will my child be assessed?

Unit 1: a 2 hour written paper that covers knowledge of media products and their audiences

Unit 2: a 2 hour written paper that covers knowledge of pre-production and planning techniques